Fitting a new roof?

Mon May 09, 2005 10:38 pm

I,m looking to fit a new cabriolet roof anyone got any experience of doing this and any tips they would like to share?

Also anyone know of any good places to get one from?

Mon May 09, 2005 10:48 pm

i did mine a few weeks back. it was a pain getting the roof to sit right. there is 6 bolts that u need to undo. each of the bolts have washers under them. you got to make sure you keep the washers as they are.

Tue May 10, 2005 7:34 am

How long am I looking at to get this completed do you reckon? If I gave myself a full day is that good?

Tue May 10, 2005 12:01 pm

you only need couple of hours. it will make it easier to take the interior rear panels off. this way you can get to the bolts easier. it took me a couple of hours as i cleaned all the mess inside the compartment up. with the bolt that is up against the side, you have to make sure you dont drop the washers. i did and didnt know how many washers went there. so it was a case of trial and error. i put the new roof on three times and took it off again. the washers play important part in making the roof sit right